2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
5 tbsp. unsalted butter
2/3 c. buttermilk

1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

2. Blend in butter.

3. Add buttermilk and mix to dough (gradually add).

4. Roll out 1/2 - 3/4 inch thick round on lightly floured bread board and cut with 2 inch biscuit cutter.

5. Place in pan so biscuits are 1/2 inch from sides. Bake 12-14 minutes. Either eat hot from pan or wrap in a towel and allow to cool 15 minutes.

Makes about a dozen 2 1/2 inch biscuits.